Pork Baozi
A traditional Chinese steamed bun filled with a savory pork mixture, perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Pork
- ●1 package Baozi dough
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- ●2 tbsp Soy sauce
- ●1 tsp Sesame oil
- ●2 Scallions
- ●2 inches Ginger
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- ●1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and salt.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add the pork mixture to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Let the filling cool to room temperature.
- 6
Assemble the baozi by placing a tablespoon of the filling in the center of a piece of dough, and then folding the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- 7
Steam the baozi over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- 8
Serve the baozi warm, or let them cool to room temperature and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 9
To serve, steam the baozi for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are hot and fluffy.